About Haller Bastion
The Haller Bastion (in German, Hallerbastei) closes the south-eastern corner of Sibiu's fortifications, on Corneliu Coposu Boulevard. It was begun in 1551, in the time of Mayor Peter Haller, who gave it its name, when the town was strengthening its walls against the Ottoman threat. The design was by the Italian architect Alessandro Clippa, and the work was led by the master builders Peter Nürnberger and Georg Waahl.
The bastion was built to the Italian system of fortification of the 16th century. The brick walls, filled with earth to withstand artillery fire, are about 220 m long and up to 9 m high. In 1771 a riding school (manège) was built on the bastion, and in the first years of the 20th century the Neurology Hospital building. The walls were cleaned and consolidated in 2006 through a partnership between the City Hall and the German companies Kärcher and AeDis.
What you can see
From the boulevard you can see the curved wall of red brick, with a stone cordon about a metre below the top edge, placed to stop assault ladders from being propped against it, and the openings of the casemates for cannon, facing the Gros Tower and Manejului Street. On the wall are a plaque about the bastion and the historic monument marker, and above it rises the hospital building.
Good to know
The bastion can be seen from the outside; the hospital operates above the walls, and the grounds are not open to visitors.
- The curved wall of red brick, about 220 m long and up to 9 m high, seen from Coposu Boulevard.
- The stone cordon below the top edge of the wall, made to stop assault ladders from being propped against it.
- The casemate openings for cannon, facing the Gros Tower and Manejului Street.
- The plaque on the wall and the historic monument marker, which give the date and the name of the bastion.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
The bastion is on Corneliu Coposu Boulevard, and the wall can be seen from the boulevard pavement.
On foot: from the Large Square it is a ~10–12 minute walk (~800 m), through the streets of the historic centre towards the south-east.
- Where to park
Spaces on the surrounding streets are paid, as everywhere in Sibiu's historic centre, and fill up quickly on weekdays. From the nearby car parks it is a few minutes' walk to the wall.
- Rules
The walls are a historic monument: do not touch them or climb on them. The grounds of the hospital above are not open to visitors.
Frequently asked questions about Haller Bastion
How long does a visit to Haller Bastion take?
A visit to Haller Bastion takes about 15 min (just the wall, from outside).
Can you visit Haller Bastion with kids?
Yes, Haller Bastion is suitable for children (short walk).
Where can I park at Haller Bastion?
There is paid parking at Haller Bastion (on the surrounding streets). More under “Where to park”
How do I get to Haller Bastion?
Haller Bastion is located at Corneliu Coposu Boulevard, at the corner with Pompei Onofreiu Street, Sibiu, Sibiu County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Haller Bastion?
The best season for Haller Bastion: All year round (visible from the street all year).
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